Flight Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Flight Test Engineer

Location: Eastern New Mexico

Employment Type: Full-Time

LHH is partnering with an innovative aerospace organization developing advanced high-altitude flight systems to hire a Flight Test Engineer. This opportunity is open to engineers at early-career through senior levels, offering hands-on involvement in ground and flight test operations, mission execution, and system validation.

The Opportunity:

This role supports the testing and operational readiness of complex airborne systems operating in a safety-critical, fast-moving environment. Responsibilities scale based on experience, allowing engineers to grow into leadership or contribute immediately as technical owners of test efforts.

Mid-Level / Senior-Level Focus:

• Own test objectives, scope, and execution strategy for assigned test efforts
• Lead test events and provide real-time technical judgment during operations
• Coordinate across engineering, mission operations, and safety teams
• Evaluate integrated system behavior and identify performance gaps or operational risks
• Lead post-test analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective action planning
• Communicate test outcomes and recommendations to technical leadership
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for test execution
• Drive improvements to test efficiency, tooling, and data workflows

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in aerospace testing, systems engineering, mission operations, or a related technical discipline
• Strong technical communication skills and comfort working across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to operate effectively in hands-on, fast-paced test environments

Preferred:

• Experience with experimental aircraft, UAVs, or high-altitude platforms
• Exposure to systems verification, operational readiness, or mission execution
• Familiarity with data analysis, scripting, or automation tools
• Background working in regulated or safety-critical aerospace environments
• Compensation & Benefits:
• Base salary range: Based on experience and level
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• On-site amenities and wellness-focused work environment
• Collaborative, high-performance culture working on cutting-edge aerospace systems

Why This Role:

This position offers the opportunity to directly support the testing and flight of advanced aerospace platforms while growing with a mission-driven engineering team. Scope and responsibility scale with experience, making this a strong fit for both developing and experienced flight test engineers.

Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

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